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What's On Tap: Your Guide To Small Brewery Sunday 2021

The third annual Small Brewery Sunday is Nov. 28. Here's how to support local breweries and taprooms nearby.

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The Bay State Brewery in Worcester, one of dozens of local options for Small Brewery Sunday on Nov. 28.
The Bay State Brewery in Worcester, one of dozens of local options for Small Brewery Sunday on Nov. 28. (Neal McNamara/Patch)

WORCESTER, MA — After Thanksgiving dinner and (maybe) some Black Friday shopping, hopefully you've saved some room for a pint or two.

Nov. 28 is the second national Small Brewery Sunday, a beer holiday organized by the nonprofit Brewers Association. The goal of the unofficial holiday is to encourage Americans to patronize and support local breweries “now and through the holiday season,” according to a news release.

And in Massachusetts, it's an easy holiday to celebrate.

There are dozens of craft breweries across Massachusetts, and many have returned to near normal operations following closures due to coronavirus — including favorites like Tree House in Charlton and Jack's Abby in Framingham.

Here are some spots in the Worcester and MetroWest areas (and beyond) where you can grab a helles lager, imperial stout or New England IPA, including several new spots that have opened since the 2020 brewery day. Check the links for hours and coronavirus safety rules:

Worcester area

Framingham, Natick Area

Marlborough area

Milford area

Farther Away

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